Saba
/SAH-buh/ Arabic Female
Meaning & Origin
Saba is a Arabic name meaning "Old or aged". It originates from United Arab Emirates, Afghanistan, Albania, Argentina, Austria. The name has multiple origins. In Hebrew, it's derived from סַבְתָּא (savta) meaning 'grandmother' or צָבָא (tzava) meaning 'host' or 'army,' but is commonly understood to mean 'morning' through association. In Arabic, it's associated with Sheba (Saba), the ancient kingdom. In Greek, it could be linked to the island of Saba.
Quick Facts
Language Arabic
Gender Female
Phonetic SAH-buh
Pronunciation Tip
Say it as SAH-buh. Keep the original Arabic phonetics — don't anglicize the sounds.
Famous People Named Saba
- · Saba Mubarak - Jordanian actress
- · Saba Ahmed Soliman - Sudanese doctor
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